Latest earthquakes near Batangas, Calabarzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Batangas, Calabarzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Batangas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Batangas, it will show up within minutes.
Batangas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Batangas, Calabarzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Batangas roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Batangas in 2022. A total of 191 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Batangas that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Batangas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Batangas during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 810 | 90.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 9.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Batangas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Batangas occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 36 kilometers (22 mi) west of Batangas, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batangas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 214 kilometers (133 mi) west of Batangas. It is the strongest earthquake near Batangas in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Batangas, Calabarzon in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Batangas.
Nearest earthquakes from Batangas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Batangas, Calabarzon. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Batangas.
When was the last earthquake in Batangas, Calabarzon?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Batangas on the night of May 6, 2024 at 04:40 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 211km northwest of Batangas at a depth of 8km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Batangas, Calabarzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Batangas, Calabarzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Batangas on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 214km north of Batangas at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Batangas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Batangas, Calabarzon?
In the past 10 years, 899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batangas. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
